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R38 LJK

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,721 mi
Last recorded28,721 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 LJK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 28,721 miles

centre stand broken

front fork seals perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2013 28,352 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 28,341 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 27,048 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 25,890 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 22,397 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 21,879 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 20,465 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 18,955 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ900?

Based on 45,127 MOT tests across 4,133 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
1,020
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 727
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 569
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 485
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 425
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 242
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R38 LJK is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 32,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XJ900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R38 LJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ900 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R38 LJK registered?

R38 LJK is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R38 LJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R38 LJK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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